And the pillars of the film industry are ...

Huabiao refers to a type of ceremonial column often erected in front of palaces and last weekend the pillars of China's film industry were recognized.

Jackie Chan performed a song on stage, Chow Yun-fat, who seldom shows up at mainland film festivals, walked the red carpet, and top directors Zhang Yimou, Chen Kaige, Stephen Chow and Wong Kar-wai all attended.

Set up in 1957, Huabiao Film Awards is a film competition hosted by the State Administration of Radio, Film and TV (SARFT). It has been a bi-annual event since 2005.